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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Course
Descriptor
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Course Title
Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology
Faculty
EDGE Innovation Unit
(London)
Course code
NCHNAP487
Course Leader
Professor Scott Wildman
(interim)
Credit points
15
Teaching Period
This course will typically
be delivered over a 6-
week period.
FHEQ level
4
Date approved
Sep 2021
Compulsory/O
ptional
Compulsory
Date modified
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
COURSE SUMMARY
This course introduces the core principles, theory, concepts and terminology of biochemistry
and molecular biology. Focussing on biochemical structures and processes within cells it looks
in detail at chemical relationships between biomolecules including, carbohydrates, proteins,
nucleic acids and lipids for cell division, structure, operation and energy. It explores the
principles of molecular biology and introduces some of the significant milestones in the
evolution of the discipline, particularly in the field of DNA sequencing and transcription and the
impact they have on our understanding of cell division and pathological conditions.
COURSE AIMS
● To introduce the core principles of biochemistry and molecular biology.
● To examine the biochemical structures and processes within eukaryotic cells, such as
the relationship between biomolecules including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and
nucleic acids.
● To investigate and consider the molecular structure of cells and consider the evolution
of knowledge within the discipline.
